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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.22, 12,344.40 and 4,535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.22, 12,344.40 and 4,535.19 is: 6,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.22 : 12,344.40 = 4,535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.22/12,344.40 = 4,535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.22x = 12,344.40 × 4,535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.22x = 55,984,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,984,199.44/8,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.45

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